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“As a result of the explosion, the flourescent orange flight recorder blows out of ‘copter and down the hill. D’oh! You’re the bloke who has got to find it in the dark!” from Goldeneye 007 Field Agent’s Manual (pack-in with Official Nintendo Magazine issue 64, January 1998)

“Biokinton is an enemy who throws flying chickens at Mario while floating around inside a cloud. Nobody knows what Biokinton looks like behind his cloud, not even Biokinton’s mum.” from The Complete Mario Encyclopedia (pack-in with Official Nintendo Magazine issue 07, September 2006) One of the later pack-ins, coming out after ONM had their big […]

“But have no fear, loyal Kongsters, ‘cos your ONM tips book is here to guide you through even the toughest race…” from Diddy Kong Racing Advanced Driver’s Manual (pack-in with Official Nintendo Magazine issue 64, December 1997)

“Reset Button: This button resets your N64 if, for instance, you’re fed up to the back teeth with the somewhat lengthy ‘congratulations’ sequence in Mario Kart 64.” from The Nintendo 64 Companion (pack-in with N64 Magazine issue 11, January 1998)

“Pelt the Mystery Ball to the right of Miss Warp 1 to expose Surprise Balls that lead you to a Warp Vase.” from Yoshi’s Story Player’s Guide (pack-in with Official Nintendo Magazine issue 68, May 1998)

“Very, very fast at top speed, but you’ll never get Tommy there, as he’s so fat that his cornering and acceleration don’t exist in this universe. Sorry Tommy, we defend anyone’s right to eat burgers all day (or Ginster’s Chicken and Mushroom Slices, in our case), but to be honest, you’re useless.” from N64 Magazine […]

“Did you know that, in GoldenEye 007, you can shoot someone in the leg once and they’ll still live? Well, if you didn’t, try it on Natalya. She’ll appreciate it.” from N64 Magazine issue 9 (December 1997)

“And not forgetting: Fidel Castro! Idi Amin! That bloke from Mozambique!” from N64 Magazine issue 9 (December 1997) Besides being a mighty fine magazine, one thing that netted N64 Magazine further acclaim was its great tradition of swamping readers in pack-in guides, cheat lists and other booklets full of goodies. Although most were a very […]